Get key pricing for your project: Contractor's Corner - June 2017
Contributing editor Dave Stafford offers detailed suggestions about the best ways for contractors to approach large projects—with research and realistic considerations for the job.
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Annual Report 2017: Last year, the flooring industry conditions were fluid and dynamic - May 2017
Executive editor Darius Helm, with statistics provided by Market Insights LLC, analyzes the state of the economic climate and its implications in the housing and flooring markets. Highlights include the potential overcapacity of carpet.
Trends in Higher Education: Flooring supports student preferences for learning - May 2017
Editor Jessica Chevalier writes about the changes in university campuses meant to enhance the living and learning environment of Millennial students. Student spaces are becoming more flexible, and flooring helps customize spaces like libraries.
Coverings 2017: Wood looks share the spotlight with trends in design and construction - May 2017
Executive editor Darius Helm provides a review of Coverings 2017, which featured the launch of the Why Tile campaign. In addition to a range of wood designs, trends at the show include a wave of textile designs, encaustic patterns and terrazzo looks.
NFA Spring Meeting: NFA members are optimistic about business conditions this year - May 2017
Contributing editor Kim Gavin reports on the National Floorcovering Alliance's spring meeting, where many members cite growth in WPC and rigid LVT, along with stronger carpet sales. The lack of qualified installers was a key topic of discussion.
Concrete Moisture: Identifying and addressing moisture prior to floorcovering installation - May 2017
Editor Beth Miller writes about the moisture issue in concrete where preemptive strategies to eliminate the moisture issues are becoming more common, and experts cite increased communication and new technologies as efforts to solve them.
Key indicators point to spending increases in the second quarter: Strategic Exchange - May 2017
Publisher Kemp Harr gives advice to independent retailers on staying competitive with big-box stores and their free installation offers, and also discusses how the tile and hardwood markets are responding to growing LVT sales.
A NYC-based communications firm speaks the language of the city: Designer Forum - May 2017
Jeff Knoll discusses Ted Moudis Associates' redesign of the Herald Square office of Initiative, a media firm. The space features bold hues with open meeting areas and draws upon local influence, like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in The Grandstand.
Five tile trends to watch in 2017: Tile Files - May 2017
Contributing editor Kristin Coleman discusses the five biggest trends from this year's Coverings: retro, black and blue, texture, wood looks, and product variations to create smooth transitions between spaces, like large-scale tiles and micro mosaics.
2017 Vision Design Awards - Apr 2017
Floor Focus' annual Vision Design Award winners, including grand prize winner Rottet Studio, are celebrated with photography, project descriptions and jury quotes—along with bios of the judges: Shashi Caan, Paul Lewandowski and Stefanie Comeau.